4/10 Monroe Fri-YAY
Dear Monroe Families,
Thank you for a great and engaging week at Monroe! There were so many cool opportunities for students to get involved, including a track meet, the Band Festival at Shasta Middle School, and meaningful field trips for our Jewish Student Union and Black Student Union, along with many other experiences that continue to make our school vibrant and connected.
A key reminder for our 8th grade families about the upcoming Sheldon Rising 9 Night on April 15th, 6-7:30 pm (see flyer and details below). This is a great opportunity for incoming 9th graders to meet staff, ask questions, and begin feeling more comfortable with the transition to high school. It’s a big step, and both our Monroe team and Sheldon staff are here to support you and your student every step of the way.
As we move deeper into Spring, it becomes a busy season with many events and activities. Please continue to pay close attention to upcoming information shared through weekly emails, text messages, and other communications so you don’t miss out.
We hope you enjoy the 3-day weekend (for students)—a great time to rest, recharge, and prepare for the final stretch. As we head into the final quarter of the school year, it’s a great opportunity for students to reset, stay on-track, or get back on-track and finish strong.
Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support.
See below for other relevant updates- have a great weekend…GO MUSTANGS!
8th Grade End of Year Events & Communication At-a-Glance: see HERE for up to date information about all things 8th grade. It’s a working document so please check it consistently and we’ll communicate directly if key dates change. NEXT WEEK: Monday 4/13, Sheldon visits 8th grade classes to talk about forecasting for high school classes; Wednesday 4/15, 6-7:30 Sheldon 9 Rising Parent Information Night at Sheldon.
8th Grade LifeTouch Photos: On April 14, Lifetouch Photos will be on campus to take the 8th grade panoramic photo as well as individual photos for families and students who would like to order them. Order forms were handed out in Science class. Reminder- no hoodies, no hats!
Site Council Coffee 4/15: Join us for coffee and casual conversation with our school’s Site Council. It’s a chance to stay up to date on what’s happening at school, ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other parents and staff. Together, we’ll talk through school initiatives and ways you can get involved and help as your schedule allows. Hope you can join us starting at 8:15 am, ending at 9:15 am in-person. Free coffee!
8th grade Annual Permissions forms: 8th Grade Parents: If you received an email from our registrar, Sydney Bakos, about a missing permission slip for the walking trip to Sheldon, please send it as soon as possible. Any students with missing permission slips will be sent home with the form to be filled out. Students can’t attend without one—thanks so much! Please email to bakos_s@4j.lane.edu or turn it into the front office.
State Testing: It is that time of year where we are preparing for OSAS state testing. We would like to make you aware that students will be testing from May 4th through May 21st. This year, students will be completing their testing in their respective core classes. Please note that testing is not an all-day event. Students will only test during specific class periods. For example, science tests will take place during their science class period (only 8th grade), ELA tests during their ELA class period (all grades), and math tests during their math class period (all grades). Outside of these testing sessions, students will follow their normal daily schedule and participate in regular class activities. If you would like your child to opt out of testing, you may pick up a form in the front office or visit the 4J website to print out the required sheet. To help your child’s school efficiently plan for the administration of tests, please submit this form to your child’s school at least a week prior to the first day of testing. For students who enroll after the statewide testing window begins, you are encouraged to submit the form within 2 weeks of enrollment. This form is only valid for the current school year. Please also be aware that students who opt out of testing will not be sent to a different location. They will remain in their regular classroom and will be expected to work on any missing assignments. Once they are caught up, they will be provided with an opt-out packet of work to complete during testing times. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Registrar and State Testing Coordinator Sydney Bakos, at bakos_s@4j.lane.edu or at 541-790-6323
U of O Volleyball camp: See HERE. Camp will take place July 20–23 in Matthew Night Arena, and is designed for 3rd–7th grade students of all skill levels. This camp focuses on creating a fun, positive environment where kids can: Learn volleyball fundamentals, Build confidence and teamwork, Stay active and engaged over the summer. Campers will receive instruction from our coaching staff and student-athletes, making it a memorable and inspiring experience for young athletes in our community.
Parenting virtual groups: see HERE for English and HERE for Spanish versions. Parenting Healthy Preteens FREE virtual groups for parents of 4th – 6th graders. We have a new group starting in a few weeks! We truly appreciate your support in connecting families to resources that promote positive parenting and community engagement.
Nutrition Services: see updated newsletter from our fantastic Nutrition department HERE .
Expectation Reminders: we have been seeing more drinks come into the building the last few weeks. PLEASE help us by not allowing them to bring them to school. If we see drinks we will ask students to finish them out front (in the morning), dump it out, or put it in their locker if not opened. If offenses are repeated we will follow our school discipline process. The only drink allowed during school hours is WATER. Thanks for helping our school stay clean!
Sheldon Colleens Dance Team Info Night: Sheldon Colleens will hold an informational meeting on May 19th, 6 pm, in the Sheldon Library. Meet the coaches, learn about the tryout process, and understand practice commitment to be a part of the program. This meeting is MANDATORY for students interested in pursuing a spot on the Colleens team. See flyer for complete information here .
K-7 Flag Football: Next Level Sports and the University of Oregon are partnering to offer a great opportunity for a k-7 youth football opportunity. Starting April 12, they will be hosting Flag Football inside Autzen Stadium and the Moshofsky Center. This program is meant to be inclusive and fun for all. Follow this link to learn more!.
Ultimate Frisbee: See attached flyer or contact Eric Rosenfeld, Executive Director of EVU 206.321.0504 | eric@evultimate.org | evultimate.org
Food for Lane County: community resources HERE. If your family is seeking assistance, reach out to our office directly and we will collaborate to support as our community is able.
Best,
Holly Campbell
Substitute Office Manager
Hours: Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:15
**If you need to reach the secretary desk Monday or Tuesday, please email Stephanie Plascencia, plascencia_s@4j.lane.edu
Stephanie Plascencia
Office Manager
Monroe Middle School
plascencia_s@4j.lane.edu
Phone: (541)790-6324